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A chub is an overweight or obese gay man who identifies as being part of the related chubby culture. Although there is some overlap between chubs and bears, chubs have their own distinct subculture and community. There are bars, organizations and social events specifically catering to this subculture, which allows members of the community to socialize with each other and develop social networks. In the last several years, large regional social events have developed. They often feature pageants much like beauty pageants but more sexual in the attitude in which titles are given to winners, like "Mr. Chubby International" and "Mr. Chaser International". In the United States, there is an annual national event, ''Convergence'', as well as several annual regional gatherings. There is also an annual event in Europe called ''European Big Men's Convergence''. These events are held in different cities each year and are usually hosted by that city's local big men's organization. == Terminology == These definitions are general in nature; specific definitions may vary depending on the perspective of the individual. * ''Chubby'' or ''chub'' – a large, overweight, or obese man * ''Superchub'' – a chub who is extremely large * ''Bear'' – a man with a stocky or heavyset build; typically hairy body and facial hair; sometimes older (or older looking) and displaying a masculine appearance and mannerisms * ''Chubby bear'' – a bear who is particularly large; this term has risen in use as the term "bear" has become more mainstream and broadened to included smaller men * ''Chaser'' – a man who is of smaller body size and/or stature who is sexually or romantically attracted to chubs or bears. The term ''chaser'' is sometimes used in various communities to describe an ''outsider'' who is sexually attracted to people ''within'' the community * ''Chub for chub'' (also referenced as ''chub4chub'', internet shorthand) – a chub who is sexually or emotionally attracted to other chubby men * ''Girth & Mirth'' – a formerly widespread name for clubs of big men and their admirers * ''Big Men's Club'' – another term used to define clubs and organizations for gay and bisexual men and their male admirers * ''Grommr –'' a website geared toward gainers (gay men who not only love their large size as it is, but also want to get bigger as well) and their thinner counterpart feeders who enjoy seeing their men get bigger. * ''BiggerCity'' A chub and chaser website active since 1998. * ''Chasabl'' A partner site to Grommr that does NOT focus on gaining. (The terms ''chubby chaser'' and ''daddy'' can also be found in use among heterosexuals, but for the purposes of this gay subculture are listed and defined as above.) 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Chub (gay slang)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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